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Michigan's Small Business Tax and Beyond
September 17, 2008

This presentation will touch on one of the most important issues that ALL small businesses must address - taxes.  Learn how to work with the new business tax and what may be coming in the near future from Varnum’s tax specialists.  MORE

Destination Novi - Sponsored by the City of Novi and National Association of Industrial & Office Properties (NAIOP)
September 18, 2008
Logo - National Association of Industrial and Office Properties

Join us for a site tour of one of Michigan’s greatest growing communities - Novi. Destination Novi will showcase six commercial development highlights in Novi including: ITC Holding Transmission, Ryder System, Fountain Walk/Twelve Mile Crossing, Toyota Boshoku America, St. John Providence Hospital, and the Rock Financial Showplace. Read more about Destination Novi by clicking here.

Could I, Should I Start a Business?
September 30, 2008

This lecture by SCORE, a nationwide organization of active and retired business men and women who volunteer their services to assist small businesses and entrepreneurs, will include an extensive presentation, self-assessment questionnaire, and time for Q&A. Click here for more information on this and other upcoming events.

Starting a Business?  Start at Your Library!
October 28, 2008

Participants will obtain a thorough knowledge of the many print and electronic resources available to entrepreneurs free of charge through the Novi Public Library.  Click here for more information on this and other upcoming events

Partnerships key component at St. John Providence Park Hospital in Novi
(August 21, 2008)
St. John's Health logoOne of the more noteworthy aspects of the new St. John Providence Park Hospital Novi that opens Sept. 5 is the partnership with a doctor's group and their investment of $70 million in the new campus.  "For years, hospitals have had a transactional relationship with doctors. Now they have not only invested their talents, but they have invested their money," said Providence Park CEO Rob Casalou.
Read the full story: Partnerships key component at St. John Providence Park Hospital in Novi

City of Novi streamlines building process
City Council approves amendment to Zoning Ordinance

(August 12, 2008)
On Monday, August 11, the Novi City Council approved an ordinance amendment that will make getting bigger easier for developers and builders doing business in Novi.  MORE

Papa Joe's to open in Novi
(August 11, 2008)
Papa Joe's LogoPapa Joe's will open its metro Detroit store in Novi as part of the reconfigured retail development 12 Mile Crossing at Fountainwalk. The lease was signed last week for a 30,000-square-foot store, said Tony Curtis, a partner in the venture, Papa Joe's Novi L.L.C. It will include a 10,000-square-foot mezzanine to be used for wine-tasting and entrances facing 12 Mile Road and the courtyard of the open-air retail center.

Logo - ITCITC Holdings Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
(August 6, 2008)
ITC Holdings Corp. today announced its second quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2008. Net income for the quarter was $28.7 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, compared to $20.0 million, or $0.46 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2007. Net income for the first six months of 2008 was $54.2 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, compared to $36.9 million, or $0.85 per diluted share for the same period last year.
Read the full story: ITC Holdings Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

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Welcome California Pizza Kitchen!
(August 5, 2008)
The City of Novi welcomes the California Pizza Kitchen to the Novi community. The California-based restaurant opened its doors to the public on Tuesday, August 5th. California Pizza Kitchen is located in the Nordstrom wing of Twelve Oaks Mall.

Novi ready to show off its showcase locations
(July 31, 2008)
The City of Novi is jumping into the bailiwick of commercial real estate, and will in September host its first property showcase, Destination Novi.  The city is partnering with the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties and hopes to attract about 100 attendees - enough to fill two buses - said Ara Topouzian, Novi's economic development manager.
Read the full story: Novi ready to show off its showcase locations

Battery maker EnerSys moving from Auburn Hills to Novi
(July 31, 2008)
Logo - EnerSysIndustrial vehicle battery maker EnerSys will move its Auburn Hills plant to Novi later this year or in early in 2009. The move will not only accommodate its growth, but will also put the company in a more central location, more convenient to its customer base and employees.
Read the full story: Battery Maker EnerSys moving from Auburn Hills to Novi

Bar Louie Novi brings cheers to Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk, opens Friday
(July 31, 2008)
Logo - Bar LouieThe bustling nightlife of Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk will open its newest addition at the turn of the month, introducing Bar Louie to the scene.  Bar Louie Novi, of the Chicago-based chain that opened locations in Livonia and Ann Arbor last summer, plans to open its sixth Michigan location Friday.
Read the full story: Bar Louie Novi brings cheers to Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk, opens Friday

MichBio Announces Program for 2008 Expo
(July 30, 2008)
MichBio LogoMichBio, the association for Michigan's bioscience industry, today announced the program for its 2008 Expo and Conference at the Rock Financial ShowPlace in Novi, MI on Nov. 18-19.  "This year's Expo provides a robust schedule of offerings covering two full days for the first time," said MichBio Executive Director, Stephen Rapundalo, Ph.D. "We have a number of new programs and a wide variety tracks and topics, all capped off with a keynote address from Christine Poon, vice chair of Johnson & Johnson, and one of the most respected professionals in the industry."
Read the full story: MichBio Announces Program for 2008 Expo

 

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Testimonials
Logo - The Art InstituteThe Art Institute of Michigan
Novi was our first location choice to open our new college campus because of the positive business environment, vibrant diverse and growing community, and overall access to a multitude of other communities within SE Michigan. In addition, Novi’s strong commitment to education made the partnership an easy decision. We are happy to be located in beautiful Novi and enjoy the many community benefits
     -- Ted Blashak, President,
        The Art Institute of Michigan

Logo - Toyota BoshokuToyota Boshoku
Toyota Boshoku America is proud to have recently invested more than $10 million in Novi and bringing many more high-paying research & development jobs. Novi is centrally located to Toyota and GM’s Engineering centers and a world-class International airport. Novi is a culturally diverse city that is friendly to our team members. This also affords us the availability of experienced and knowledgeable people. Novi leaders respond quickly to our team at Toyota Boshoku America and provide a true center for partnerships and collaboration that make us proud to be part of the fabric of the great state of Michigan. We are proud to call Novi our home base for research and development in the Americas.
     -- Warner Allen,
        Toyota Boshoku America

Logo - ITCITC Transmission Corporation
I would tell anyone if you're locating an office and you get the chance to meet the people from Novi and you get to do business here, you're going to stay.
     -- Joe Welch, President and CEO,
        ITC Transmission Corp.

Logo - General FiltersGeneral Filters
In terms of shopping and restaurants and the things people look for in a community, Novi is really second to none. The housing is beautiful, the school district is known for being exceptional… so in terms of people not familiar with the area, moving to Novi would be one of the best choices they could make.
     -- John Redner, Owner,
        General Filters

Logo - Walsh CollegeWalsh College
We have been here now about 15 years and I have to tell you the business, the civic, and the educational opportunities here are phenomenal. We have never seen such a tight network of cooperation between government, education, and business as we do here.
     -- Stephanie Bergeron, President,
        Walsh College

Logo - RyderRyder Systems, Inc.
I think Novi showed the most interest, the most initiative, the most desire to have us locate here. The City was one of the keys to our success.
     -- Tom Jones, Senior Vice President,
        Ryder System, Inc.